Prueba: Mexican Independence Day

Miguel Hidalgo was an important figure in Mexican history. Which of the following is NOT true?

• He was a priest.

• He was a Methodist minister.

• He's called the father of Mexican Independence.

• He was a Criollo by birth.

What was the "Grito de Dolores"?

• a famous speech

• a patriotic song

• a Catholic prayer

• an important river

On what day does Mexico celebrate its independence?

• September 6th

• May 5th

• September 16th

• October 15th

TRUE or FALSE: Mexican Independence Day is NOT the same as Cinco de Mayo.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Hidalgo led the revolution against the _______.

• French

• Italians

• Americans

• Spaniards

What is the name of the main square in Mexico City where crowds gather on Mexican Independence Day?

• the Zócalo

• the Grito de Dolores

• Puebla

• Morelos

All of the following leaders re-enact the famous Grito de Dolores EXCEPT...

• the President of Mexico

• the Pope

• local mayor

• politicians

TRUE or FALSE: Mexican Independence Day is only celebrated in Mexico.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Father Hidalgo's speech called for all of the following except...

• the end of French rule

• racial equality

• redistribution of land

• the end of Spanish rule

What is the most important patriotic symbol of Mexico?

• the Mexican flag

• the independence bell

• the eagle

• the piñata